Alyssa Rahn joins us in this episode as a boy mom, speaker, transformational coach and a fellow firestarter! I'm so excited for you to hear her story of how God is calling her to join with other moms with the mission of reviving God's people starting in the home!

You can connect with Alyssa on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/vrable1 or through https://guiltfreebook.com/

Summary

Lori Altebaumer shares her journey of hearing God's voice and following His calling. She emphasizes the importance of being open to God's leading, even when it doesn't align with our own plans. She encourages listeners to embrace seasons of dryness and see them as opportunities for God to use them as fire starters. Lori also highlights the significance of saying 'yes' to God's calling, even when we don't have all the details. She shares her experience of serving in a prison ministry and how God used that to bless her and change her perspective. Finally, she talks about her journey as a writer and the support she received from her husband in pursuing her passion.

In this conversation, Lori Altebaumer and Hilary Morris discuss the challenges and doubts that come with pursuing a dream, particularly in writing. They talk about the importance of having champions who support and encourage you, as well as the dream crushers who may doubt or question your choices. They also discuss the balance between daily life and pursuing a calling, and the need to blend and integrate faith into every aspect of life.

Lori shares the lessons she has learned along the way, including the importance of being bold and seeking validation from God rather than the world. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of staying connected to God and aligning with His truth. You can connect with Lori at lorialtebaumer.com

Takeaways

• Be open to God's leading, even when it doesn't align with your own plans.

• Embrace seasons of dryness and see them as opportunities for God to use you as a fire starter.

• Say 'yes' to God's calling, even when you don't have all the details.

• God can use unexpected experiences, like serving in a prison ministry, to bless and change your perspective.

• Pursue your passions and dreams, trusting that God will provide and support you. Having champions who support and encourage you is crucial in pursuing your dreams.

• Dream crushers can come in the form of loved ones who doubt or question your choices.

• Seek validation from God rather than the world.

• Blend and integrate faith into every aspect of life.

• Be bold and do not let fear hold you back.

• Stay connected to God and align with His truth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:27 God's Voice Calling Forward

03:08 Responding to God's Call

05:49 Hearing God's Voice Outside

06:12 The Voice in the Wilderness

09:17 Remembering God's Voice

09:50 Following God's Call

13:40 Blessed by Serving Others

15:45 Supporting Others in Their Calling

21:27 Overcoming Insecurities

22:00 Pursuing the Dream

22:26 Champions and Dream Crushers

22:57 Balancing Doubts and Trust

24:37 Immediate Impact vs. Long-Term Impact

25:59 Navigating Doubts and Feelings

26:40 Practicing the Presence of God

27:22 Lessons from John Eldredge and Alan Arnold

28:55 Blending Daily Life and God's Call

29:44 Lessons Learned: Missteps and Validation

31:05 Encouragement for the Past Self

Summary

Carrie Ann Barrette shares her journey of obedience to God's calling, including going back to school and changing churches. She emphasizes the importance of listening to God, taking small steps, and trusting His plan. Carrie Ann encourages aspiring authors to start writing, even if it's just a little bit at a time. She also highlights the significance of being obedient in the present moment and not getting caught up in perfectionism. Carrie Ann's book, 'Put Your Crown On,' explores what it means to walk as a child of God and embrace our identity in Christ.

Follow Carrie Ann at https://www.facebook.com/CarrieAnnBarrette

www.carrieannbarrette.com

Takeaways

• Listen to God and write down what you think He is saying, even if it seems ridiculous.

• Take small steps and trust God's plan, even if you don't know the full picture.

• Don't wait for perfection; just start writing and fix it later.

• Be obedient in the present moment and focus on glorifying and honoring God.

• Remember that it's Christ's work in us, not our own strength, that enables us to fulfill our calling.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:40 Stepping Out of the Boat

07:23 Leaving the Familiar

15:19 Going Back to School and Discovering Charismatic Faith

27:58 Advice for Those Starting Their Journey

31:04 Connect with Carrie Ann